Paraffin deposition in offshore oil production /
deep sea temperatures promote particle formation and
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| Format: | Thesis eBook |
| Language: | English |
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1995.
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| Online Access: | Link to OAKTrust copy |
| Summary: | deep sea temperatures promote particle formation and deposition and therefore be utilized in economic analyses of deposition of paraffinic compounds. These solids can buildup effects of different physical properties on paraffin equations is solved using a combination of analytical and established. The resulting system of partial differential feasibility of a particular well is being determined. A framework for predicting and analyzing phase transitions and growth kinetics of solids formed in hydrocarbons is important parameters of paraffin deposition are identified. inside pipelines, significantly decreasing production rates. model a system representing the growth of solid paraffin wax numerical techniques. A computer simulation is developed to offshore oil operations lead to a number of problems. Cool on the interior wall of submerged oil production lines. The producing wells. The completed computer simulation can be used to quantify the The extreme environmental conditions typically encountered in Wax deposition is a critical factor when the economic |
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| Item Description: | "Major subject: Chemical Engineering". Vita. |
| Physical Description: | xi, 169 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm. Also available online. Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |